Neurology
News
Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased dementia risk
“The association between PPI use and dementia was unambiguously largest among the youngest cases of dementia.”
Latest News
A new clue into the cause, spread of Parkinson’s disease?
The study demonstrates “for the first time how damaged mitochondrial DNA can underlie the mechanisms of PD initiation and spread in brain,” the...
Latest News
Lead pollutants as harmful to health as particulate matter
The economic consequences of increased exposure to lead are already immense, especially in low- and middle-income countries, according to study...
Latest News
History of depression, stress tied to Alzheimer’s, MCI risk
“Future studies should examine the possibility that symptoms of depression and/or chronic stress could be prodromal symptoms of dementia,” the...
Commentary
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injury: Promising or wishful thinking?
With respect to chronic TBI, it is difficult to imagine how HBOT could reverse brain injury that has been present for months or years.
From the Journals
Loneliness tied to increased risk for Parkinson’s disease
The association between loneliness and incident PD was not moderated by sex, age, or polygenetic risk score.
Commentary
The surprising link between loneliness and Parkinson’s disease
“There are some policy things we can do to reduce loneliness. We can invest in public spaces that bring people together — parks, museums,...
Commentary
Multivitamins and dementia: Untangling the COSMOS study web
When you get a positive result in your research, it’s always exciting. But when a slew of studies that came before you are negative, you aren’t...
News
Unique twin study sheds new light on TBI and risk of cognitive decline
“We know that TBI increases the risk of dementia in later life, but we haven’t known if TBI affects cognitive function, causes cognitive decline...
From the Journals
Babies conceived during winter/spring may be at higher risk for cerebral palsy
Possible explanations for the seasonal link to CP risk may include the prevalence of maternal infections during pregnancy, variations in exposure...
From the Journals
AHA reviews impact of aggressive LDL lowering on the brain
The risk for hemorrhagic stroke associated with statin therapy in patients without a history of cerebrovascular disease is “small and consistently...